To write to your congressmen and congresswomen about joining the Caucus, click here.

Here’s my letter:

Arthritis is our nation’s number one cause of disability-costing the U.S.economy over $128 billion a year. I know firsthand what it’s like to livewith this painful disease. And there are almost 50 million Americans whoshare my pain. That’s why I urge you to join the Congressional ArthritisCaucus.

Please join! I’ve suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for the last 14 years- since I was 18 years old. RA has had a tremendously negative impact onmy quality of life and it will continue to have an impact regarding myfuture. While so many people become disabled by this painful disease, theyalso are finding it harder to even pay for medications and treatments. Iam constantly in medical debt myself due to the high cost of drugs andtreatment. I am sad to see that there is NO Minnesota representation inthe Caucus yet. I urge you to remember your supporters back home, many ofwhom suffer from some form of arthritis, and to make arthritis animportant issue to address in Washington. Please join the CongressionalArthritis Caucus.

For more information about this group or to join, please contact theoffices of Representatives Myrick or Eshoo.